We are seeking a Sr Product Compliance and Nutrition Analyst to lead product compliance, nutrition, and labeling for fresh food facilities and in-store labeling programs.
The role ensures regulatory and compliance accuracy for private brand products and advances cross-functional risk mitigation strategies that uphold regulatory integrity, brand protection, and consumer safety. This position also drives process improvements and operational efficiencies, and leads system and tool implementations that strengthen labeling and compliance standards across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the development, execution, and training of labeling regulatory compliance processes for fresh food facilities and in-store prepared items
Perform nutrition and regulatory compliance reviews for complex product categories; manage high volumes of projects with accelerated timelines
Identify labeling issues, determine root cause of non-compliance, and present solutions
Drive and support process improvement and system implementation initiatives that streamline labeling workflows; build scalable compliance mechanisms across the organization
Partner with legal, policy owners, and regulatory bodies to interpret and apply FDA, USDA and applicable regulations; proactively communicate impacts to stakeholders
Conduct regulatory and compliance reviews for private brand products; deliver timely results across multiple categories and banners
Work cross-functionally with food safety, quality assurance, supply chain, and product development teams to commercialize products with accurate labeling compliance
Consult with leadership on process opportunities, trends, and best practices
Engage with peers to develop strategic initiatives that improve compliance accuracy; own team goals and present to leadership
Oversee contractor work; provide mentorship, training, and development for team and cross-functional partners
Foster a team culture rooted in open communication and continuous improvement
Adapt quickly to changing priorities; support stakeholders through change
About the team
The Product Compliance & Nutrition Analyst (PCNA) team operates within WWGS Private Brands under Retail Food Safety, serving as the single-threaded owner for labeling regulatory compliance across Whole Foods Market"s private brand portfolio. Primarily composed of registered dietitians and compliance professionals, the team ensures products meet FDA, USDA, and applicable regulations through rigorous compliance gates spanning ingredients, allergens, nutrition facts, and packaging claims. We uphold Whole Food Market"s rigorous quality standards to maintain consumer trust and guarantee customer safety. Our highly collaborative culture is rooted in open communication, continuous improvement, and accelerated delivery across multiple product categories and banners.